Two videos to my beloved:
First a poem called MY LOVE
Second is the video with our favorite song that Jeffrey & I danced to many times. In This Life by IZ
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Missing you. Love you always.
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Our deepest condolences and sending so much support at this time and always. Grateful to have Hezar a healing part of our ohana.
The Club at Kukui'ula
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Loved Husband, Father, Son, Uncle and Friend to all. Jeffrey was the rare person that gave you permission to be yourself, no pretense, no worries.
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An outdoor gathering with friends! A looong time ago.
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Jeffrey, thank you for being the genuinely loving, kind, positive, joyful person that you ARE. Always smiling and ready to laugh. You were one of my first connections when I moved to Kauai in 1985, and you had a hand in "elevating" me from cocktail waitress to tuxedo-wearing wine steward at the Waiohai Terrace :) We went on to be hiking buddies and roommates in Kalaheo when Nicholas was little. I remember when you hit it off with some tourists at the restaurant and we took them hiking in Kokee. That you turned being a hiking guide into your main gig and livelihood is pure brilliance. Decades later your FB posts "Today's Hike" were a gift. Seeing all the posted pictures here confirms that you had a handle on the key to life - respect for Nature, immersion and joy in its beauty, and kindness to humans. Clearly, you were well-loved and will be missed by many, including me.
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I didn’t know Jeffrey, but his son is a dear friend of mine, and a beautiful reflection of the man I’m sure Jeffrey was. All our Aloha Nick and Ohana. - the Andrades
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Sending love to Hezar, Jeffrey's family and friends
I met Jeffrey one year ago at Diane's birthday on Kauai. He was so kind and made me feel so welcome to a new group of people. His warmth radiated around the room and I am incredibly grateful to have met him.
Love to all of you.
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All of us loved and admired Jeffrey's free spirit. I has and continues to inspire the way I live my life.
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I love these words which accompanied Jeffrey's imagery of his wedding to Hezar: "a celebration of love, joy, compassion and freedom. We love you all so much and send out this with abundant gratitude." To me, the last two words so clearly embody Jeffrey's warm and generous approach to life. Yes— abundant gratitude.
In response to "What made Jeffrey different from most people you know?"
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Jeffrey guided us through Kauai and showed us the most beautiful places. Sending out deepest condolences to Jeffrey's family and friends. We will be forever grateful for the wonderful day Jeffrey provided to us during our visit.
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Jeffrey and I shared a love of photography. The camera lens became a window for his passionate curiosity to discover and frame the beauty in the world. His gift to "see "was the special heart of his work. Jeffrey's photographs show his kindness, generosity, and deep love for Kauai, from delicate flowers to towering coastal cliffs, from the stillness of moonset and sunrise, to the fiery rolling waves at sunset. I am grateful to have known Jeffrey.
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who is checking out who with the Tawny Frog Mouth dudes in far North Queensland.
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freezing cold in Southern Tassie
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demonstrating coconut cracking techniques in far North Queensland
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Loving some wine in the Victorian wine regions Aus
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I’m so sorry for your profound loss, Hezar. 🙏🏻
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I’m not quite sure where to start. Jeffrey had made a great impression in my life. In the late 80s I remember Jack and I flying over to Kauai from Maui many weekends. We would stay with Jeff, Chucky boy and Bam. We’d dance, we’d hike, we laugh and connect. Jeff would fly over to Maui and stay at my Beachhouse while he went to different wine symposiums. 😁 Then in 1991 I believe, we became roommates when Bam moved out to start another adventure in his life. It was a perfect roommate situation. Jeff and Chucky boy work nights and I work days. We all had Monday off. We would have Monday night dinners together. Chuckie and I would cook and Jeff would bring the wine. Many great conversations took place at those dinners.
I had the honor of getting to know Nicholas on the weekends. I would get to tag a long while Jeffrey took them to the blue pools or the beach or some adventure during the day. I remember Nicholas love Mario Brothers then.
After hurricane Iniki I eventually went back to Maui.
Many years I kayaked or hiked into Kalalau with Jeffrey and Jack. Many spiritual and mental life experiences. Jeff always had me trying new things. From sound beds to vortex water. You name it.
Jeffrey and Jack both touched my son Alek’s life in many ways. I remember when my son turned 13 years old they took him out into the forest on a hike to do a ceremony on turning 13 and moving into a new stage of his life. They were there for him when I took him to his first Kayak trip into Kalalau.
Jeffrey was babysitting my son when he was a year old while I was working on island. They were hanging at Poipu Beach. Jeff said he sat back watching my son playing in the sand as a Hawaiian monk seal came up on the beach and hung out with my son for like 30 minutes. He allowed my son to have this experience as he watched from a distance. As people started coming up the monk seal returned to the waters glancing back at both of them.
Jeffrey was always there for friends with a big open heart and total understanding of the moment. When Jack got sick I called Jeffrey to let him know. He did not question me and came on a plane immediately. He stayed that month and helped his dear friend transition and help me stay connected. Soon His beloved wife joined us with her incredible open heart.
I could go on and on, But I will come to a closing. You will be missed my dear friend. Our friendship was and is not like any other friendship I’ve ever had. We have been connected over many lifetimes. Until we meet again. I love you
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